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May and August – October are the best time to visit Blowing Rock on the climate data: September scores 84/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. April and June & July are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 38°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 49.9 in (1267 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 38°F4°C | 42°F6°C | 51°F10°C | 61°F16°C | 69°F20°C | 76°F25°C | 80°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 73°F23°C | 62°F17°C | 51°F11°C | 42°F6°C |
| Avg low | 20°F-6°C | 23°F-5°C | 30°F-1°C | 39°F4°C | 48°F9°C | 56°F13°C | 58°F15°C | 57°F14°C | 51°F11°C | 40°F5°C | 30°F-1°C | 24°F-4°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.3 in84 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.3 in110 mm | 4.6 in117 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.7 in120 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 4.2 in107 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 78% | 76% | 75% | 74% | 75% | 76% | 76% | 82% |
| Cloud | 63% | 66% | 63% | 59% | 63% | 60% | 62% | 57% | 53% | 51% | 52% | 64% |
| Comfort | 44 | 45 | 59 | 76 | 80 | 77 | 75 | 78 | 84 | 82 | 64 | 43 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~756 m (2,480 ft) to Blowing Rock's ~1,074 m (3,524 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 38–42°F (4–6°C), and nights reach 20°F (-6°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.9 in (277 mm) of rain or snow, 22% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 44/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 51°F highs in March to 69°F by May. About 12.7 in (323 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. May is among the best-scoring months (season average 72/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 76–80°F (25–26°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.3 in (363 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. July feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: August ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.
Temperatures slide from 73°F highs in September to 51°F by November. About 12.0 in (304 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in November. September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 77/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
May and August – October are the best time to visit Blowing Rock on the climate data: September scores 84/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. April and June & July are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.3 in (84 mm). The yearly total is around 49.9 in (1267 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C) and highs of 38°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 80°F (26°C).
Yes: in July humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 80°F (26°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – March, bottoming out around 20°F (-6°C) in January.
Poll the group on May and August – October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
